Kelly D

I would like to see a LIMIT on alcohol consumption at concerts- I've been showered with beer, jostled out of the way countless times by dudebros leaving during the show to get beer, and have endured many disgusting drunk comments by Rush fans who don't know when to STFU. Yeah. Chalk me up as "not a fan"

QUOTE (XXXB0BXXX @ Jun 18 2012, 05:51 PM) No. They seem to be quite good at this whole live performance thing.

QUOTE (andrew28 @ Jun 19 2012, 10:40 AM) I was wondering if when they do it live he'll actually click his sticks or if he'll hit an electronic drum that has the sound sampled in (not sure if the drum mics would pick up the sound of the sticks). If you're close enough you can hear 'em naked

I don't think Atlantis: The Lost Empire counts as steampunk if it was set in the era in which the clothing/architecture/machinery styles were invented. . . just sayin'

QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:55 AM) QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! A double entendre is an English language thing, not a drum thing

QUOTE (Motorshooter @ Jun 19 2012, 08:12 AM) whisper............................. "yes"

I'm hoping for a deep cut off Vapor Trails (the title track, "Peaceable Kingdom," "Sweet Miracle," or even "Earthshine" again!) and more stuff from the '80s. My friend suggested a medley of "Kid Gloves" and "The Analog Kid"- "Analog Kid Gloves"!

QUOTE (Jomboni @ Jun 18 2012, 02:06 PM) I wouldn't be surprised if Freewill gets dropped, you can almost see the look of dread in Geddy's face when he's about to go for the really high part. OMG

Now THAT would rule!

QUOTE (Godeater2112 @ Jun 19 2012, 09:13 AM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jun 19 2012, 07:33 AM) Anyone who see's this as bad is an idiot. This is Rush and they will use it wisely. I love the idea. It will add depth in certain songs, and take absolutely nothing away from the power of the bands playing. Hell yeah!

No peeking for me- I'm going to opening night!

Curiouser and curiouser Let's see where this takes us!

QUOTE (Sword and Armor @ Jun 17 2012, 12:08 PM) My wife wasn't a fan, so I just took her to a show on the S&A tour - instant conversion to a fan! That's how ya do it!

QUOTE (TheY2k @ Jun 11 2012, 08:47 PM) I was front row. And I wish I would have but idk...oh well right? Wow front row!!! That must've ruled!!!

QUOTE (Babycat @ Jun 18 2012, 11:42 AM) eeeeeeeee..! Now I'm filled with warm fuzzies

Welcome! You'll find yerself in good company here!

QUOTE (losingit2k @ Jun 15 2012, 11:17 AM) Has anyone noticed the hint to TSOR on alex's guitar part during the verses or during the " Sometimes the Angels punish us by answering our prayers" part. listen closely its there! Well that's on "Carnies" so no, I hadn't noticed!

QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jun 15 2012, 12:17 AM) Headlong Flight sounds better in the context of the album. That was my only complaint of "Headlong Flight"- I didn't quite appreciate the lyrics because I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT! None of the songs about the "highlights" or bright nights and dark days had been released yet so the lack of context was slightly aggravating. Now that I know what they were, "Headlong Flight" kicks that much more ass

String section =/= orchestra. I guess I'd be okay with a string quartet as long as front row stayed front row, and isn't pushed back to accommodate the extra musicians. But, obviously, Rush is three guys and that's who I'd like to see up onstage.

QUOTE (Brava Doh! @ Jun 15 2012, 07:53 AM) QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 14 2012, 10:33 PM) I'm glad we got two from Counterparts last tour, but I wanna hear "CTTC" or "Animate"!!! As much as I love Animate on the CP album, it does not translate nearly as well to me live. The tempo seems slower. I've been advocating CTTC as one they should break out for years, and I'm very surprised they haven't in the last couple of tours given how the heavyness of that song would seem to go along with the heavier writing style that they have employed in the last few years. And yet, nothing...I think they either have completely forgotten about it or just don't like the song for whatever reason. Anyhow lets hope it gets on the setlist this time out. It's on almost every Rush fan's wishlist that I've talked to lately. It just rocks so hard!

QUOTE (mjohnson30 @ Jun 15 2012, 08:28 AM) QUOTE (Lerxster @ Jun 12 2012, 07:50 PM) After several listens now, I find this song to be.. perfect, I mean, it's an amazing achievement. The riffs are perhaps the most pleasing since TSOR. I can't believe this song isn't the next single. CA and this song make a whopping one-two punch of brilliance. I don't think I'm overreacting. I agree. After further listens I can't overstate how much I like this song. The bass, the drums, Alex's solo, good verses, good chorus, lyrics, vocals. There isn't an aspect of this song where they didn't completely nail it. How is it possible to clock in at almost 7 minutes and still sound fairly tight? I'm guessing that's why we won't hear it as a single. Well, that and it might cause many current bands to just give up music altogether upon hearing it. This song and The Garden (possibly their best ballad ever) alone would have been enough for me to call the album a success. The fact that the other songs are pretty good too is just a bonus. MTE!

QUOTE (default236 @ Jun 14 2012, 11:28 PM) QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 14 2012, 10:05 AM) Four words. Cut. To. The. Chase. !!! I'm good with anything from Counterparts. Come on!! Surprise me already! I'm glad we got two from Counterparts last tour, but I wanna hear "CTTC" or "Animate"!!!

Dammit, why does this band have to have so many amazing songs?!